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20 Ground Beef Casseroles That You Should Make for Easy Weeknight Dinners

March 14, 2025 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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I make casseroles all the time. They are easy to make, usually made in one pan, and are easy to prep or store for leftovers. Casseroles are really the secret to easy and healthy weeknight dinners. 

These ground beef casseroles are the perfect answer to all your dinner needs. Every mom (or dad) or anyone else should have these ground beef casseroles in their weeknight meal rotation. 

Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole.

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This Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole has all the flavor of a classic bacon burger combined with pasta for a hearty casserole the whole family will love. Even picky kids will enjoy this delicious, cheesy casserole.

Get the Recipe: Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

 

Cabbage Roll Casserole

Cabbage Roll Casserole.

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This quick and easy Cabbage Roll Casserole packs the same cozy flavors of traditional stuffed cabbage rolls, minus the time and effort to make them! Filled with seasoned ground beef, onion, rice, cabbage, tomato sauce, and melted cheese to tie it all together, it’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner!

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Bobotie 

Bobotie - A traditional South African Casserole.

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This traditional South African baked bobotie is simple, easy, and packed with bold Cape Malay flavours. This South African casserole is made with beef mince, fragrant bobotie spices, sweet bursts of raisins, and the tanginess of fruit chutney.

Get the Recipe: Bobotie 

 

Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

Cowboy Cornbread Casserole.

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This hearty Cowboy Cornbread Casserole recipe is comfort food at its finest! This cowboy casserole is perfect for busy weeknights and includes seasoned ground beef, corn, beans, and a fluffy cornbread topping. 

Get the Recipe: Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

 

Cheesy Ground Beef and Vegetable Potato Bake

Cheesy Ground Beef and Vegetable Potato Bake.

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Rich and flavorful, this comforting casserole is an easy family dinner that everyone will love. Ground beef and fresh veggies are layered on top of sliced potatoes, smothered in a creamy marinara sauce, and topped with parmesan and mozzarella. 

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Ground Beef and Vegetable Potato Bake

 

Taco Pasta

Taco Pasta.

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This Taco Pasta casserole recipe combines all the delicious Tex-Mex flavors we love in a tangy, satisfying dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight or casual gathering. If your family loves tacos, they’ll adore this dish!

Get the Recipe: Taco Pasta

 

Beef Enchilada Casserole

Beef Enchilada Casserole.

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This amazing enchilada casserole is packed with the best flavors of beef enchiladas. It’s made with a ground beef and bell pepper mixture, spices, and homemade enchilada sauce and is topped with lots of cheese. It’s a wonderful weekend family dinner that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy.

Get the Recipe: Beef Enchilada Casserole

 

Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole

Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole.

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If you’re looking for a comforting, stick-to-your-ribs dinner that the whole family will love, this Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole is the perfect choice. Juicy, flavorful meatloaf topped with creamy, buttery mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese makes for the ultimate one-pan meal. It’s hearty, easy to make, and packed with smoky, tangy flavors your family will love.

Get the Recipe: Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole

 

Healthy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe 

Healthy Shepherd's Pie Recipe (low-carb, paleo, whole30).

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While Shepard’s pie is traditionally made with mashed potatoes, this healthier version uses mashed cauliflower, and it does not disappoint! It’s a fun twist on a classic that everyone will love. 

Get the Recipe: Healthy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe 

 

Grain-Free Beef and Zucchini Casserole 

Grain-Free Beef and Zucchini Casserole (Dairy Free).

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This veggie-packed, high-protein beef and zucchini casserole makes an easy weeknight dinner—lean ground beef coated in a rich and creamy tomato sauce spread of zucchini and sweet potato noodles. You can also make this dairy-free casserole in advance, making busy weeknights much easier.

Get the Recipe: Grain-Free Beef and Zucchini Casserole (Dairy Free)

 

 Taco Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Easy and Kid-Friendly Taco Tater Tot Casserole Recipe.

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Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than this Taco Tater Tot Casserole Recipe. It’s easy and kid-friendly, so it definitely deserves a spot on your menu!

Get the Recipe: Easy and Kid-Friendly Taco Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

 

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Easy Shepherd’s Pie.

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This easy Shepherd’s Pie is comfort food, perfect for feeding the whole family. Its hearty layers of ground beef, peas and carrots, and fluffy mashed potatoes make it a crowd-pleaser.

Get the Recipe: Easy Shepherd’s Pie

 

Johnny Marzetti Casserole Recipe

Johnny Marzetti Casserole Recipe.

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Johnny Marzetti is a delicious ground beef casserole recipe that has been around for many years. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, this baked casserole is the perfect meal for the whole family.

Get the Recipe: Johnny Marzetti Casserole Recipe

 

Classic Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe

Classic Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe: The Perfect Comfort Food.

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This is the best classic Tater Tot Hotdish recipe. Sometimes called Tater Tot Casserole, this cheesy and hearty comfort food is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or sharing with friends. Plus, the leftovers are even better.

Get the Recipe: Classic Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe

 

Hamburger Green Bean Casserole

Hamburger Green Bean Casserole.

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This Hamburger Green Bean Casserole is an easy low carb dinner with green beans and ground beef in a delicious creamy sauce topped with crispy fried onion straws.

Get the Recipe: Hamburger Green Bean Casserole

 

Easy Hamburger Noodle Casserole with Cheese

Easy Hamburger Noodle Casserole with Cheese.

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This simple beef and noodle casserole is packed with flavor and has savory ground beef layered with perfectly cooked egg noodles. Then, it’s topped with chopped tomatoes and green chilies, sour cream, and smothered with rich cheesy goodness with not one but two kinds of cheese.

Get the Recipe: Easy Hamburger Noodle Casserole with Cheese

 

Ground Beef Jiffy Cornbread Casserole

Ground Beef Jiffy Cornbread Casserole.

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This Ground Beef Jiffy Cornbread Casserole is made with layers of seasoned beef, corn, tomatoes, and cheese between two layers of cornbread.

Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Jiffy Cornbread Casserole

 

Tex Mex Casserole

Tex Mex Casserole.

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This easy Tex-Mex Casserole is a crowd-pleasing recipe that will soon become a family favorite. It’s a cheesy, baked dish with ground beef and bean and a filling meal that is packed with protein. 

Get the Recipe: Tex Mex Casserole

 

Easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe

Easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe.

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This Stuffed Pepper Casserole, made with ground beef, rice, peppers, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese, will make everyone happy!

Get the Recipe: Easy Stuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe

 

Slow Cooker Lumberjack Casserole

Slow Cooker Lumberjack Casserole.

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Looking for a meat and potatoes recipe that will stick to your ribs? That is precisely what this lumberjack casserole is! It has plenty of beef, potatoes, cheese, and more!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Lumberjack Casserole

 

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